UPDATED GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION AT MASS!

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Since we reopened our church for Mass in June, we have made some updates to the guidelines for participation at Mass. We ask that you review them and continue to follow them with our sincere thanks and appreciation for your cooperation in keeping us all safe!
Please understand that we must follow the following guidelines set forth by the Diocese in order to be remain compliant with our re-opening:

RESERVATIONS 
  • A reservation must be made in order to attend weekend Masses by going to our web site at www.sij.net and using signupgenius.
  • Reservations are only required for weekend Masses and will be will be taken starting Wednesday at 4:00pm for the following weekend which includes Saturday Mass at 4:30 pm and Sunday Masses at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am and 12:00 noon. 
  • You will receive an email confirmation and if you have the capability, must print the confirmation and bring it with you to enter the church. 
  • Reservations will also be taken by phone for those that do not have the means to do so by computer. However, if you have the ability to sign up online, we please ask that do so. You may call the parish office at 630-323-1248. Your name will be included on the reservation list that will be used to check you in before Mass.
  • Each Mass will be limited to 100 in the church and 63 in the parish center and fireplace room. The Saturday 4:30 pm and the Sunday 10:30 am Masses will be streamed live to Facebook and our parish website. Both of these Masses will also have seating in the parish center and fireplace room where the Mass will be streamed live onto a screen and communion will be distributed.
  • Please note you do not need a reservation for weekday Masses however you must sign in at the registration table. 
CHECK IN BEFORE MASS
  • Please plan on arriving a minimum of 15 minutes before your Mass time
  • Entry into the Church is via the Narthex Doors
  • You will be welcomed by a volunteer who will:
    • Make sure you are wearing a mask.
    • Confirm your reservation and take your printed email receipt if applicable
    • Direct you to an usher who will assist in seating you
    • The church seating has been adjusted for social distancing and please note you must be patient and understand that you will not be able to sit where you usually did in the past.
    • Once in a pew…you may not change your seat.
    • Please do not move the ropes as they are placed in strategic locations to help with the 6 ft. distance requirements.
PROCEEDURES DURING MASS
  • According to the directives given by the Diocese of Joliet, Masses will be simplified, i.e. for the sake of time needed to clean and disinfect the church in-between Masses.
  • No hymnals or Sunday bulletins will be available and singing during Mass is discouraged
  • Holy Water fonts will remain empty.
  • The collection basket will not be passed, the ushers will hold the basket and collect the Sunday offerings. Collection boxes are also set up in the Narthex, the Church and the usual wall mounts. 
  • Communion will be distributed only under the form of the consecrated Host and only in the hand.
  • When receiving communion, your mask should be lowered but replaced immediately after reception of the Sacred Host, per IDPH and CDC guidelines.
  • After Mass, everyone is asked to leave immediately so that we can clean and disinfect the church for the next Mass. Social gatherings before or after Mass are not to be held!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Please note that you will not be allowed entry into the church unless you are wearing a mask which must be worn at all times while in church!
  • Please bring hand sanitizer with you and check your temperature at home. If you have one, please do not come to church.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday     8:00 am and 4:30 pm
Sunday     7:30 am -9:00 am – 10:30 am – 12:00 noon (No 6:00 pm Mass until after Labor Day)
Monday-Friday     7:00 am and 5:00 pm

SACRAMENT OF PENNANCE/CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Wednesday    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Live Stream Mass on Saturdays & Sundays

Welcome to St. Isaac Jogues  
Catholic Parish

We are part of the Church, proud of our Roman Heritage. Together, through worship, the Celebration of the Sacraments, prayer, and service, we journey together to grow in holiness, in fidelity to Christ and His Church, and in love for Him and one another.

Welcome from Our Pastor

We are thankful that you are interested in learning more about the Parish Community of St. Isaac Jogues in Hinsdale. Through the celebration of the Eucharist, in the Sacraments, and in the many devotions held in our church, we worship together. In The Pope Saint John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, Jesus Christ, really and truly present in the Blessed Sacrament is worshiped and adored twenty-four hours day, seven days a week. Through our school, religious education program, adult formation, youth ministry programs, Christian Services and Outreach Ministries, and our other spiritual programs we offer a variety of ways for Catholics committed to Christ to give witness to Him.

Upcoming Events
MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday Masses:
Saturday | 4:30 p.m.
Sunday | 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon and 6:00 p.m.

Daily Masses:
Monday thru Friday 
7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Saturday Masses:
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Reconciliation:
Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
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